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WG55 XAT

2005 Kia Picanto

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,295 mi
Last recorded63,295 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Kia Picanto51,318 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG55 XAT
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 63,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 63,236 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill by Beam axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material After flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 62,555 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components & mount areas (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 62,187 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 61,889 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 61,568 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 59,315 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 56,967 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,282 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 54,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 51,976 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 49,464 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 47,011 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 42,102 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 36,273 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 5 Oct 2013 36,273 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2012 28,182 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 28,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,187 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 17,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 13,214 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 9,920 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 9,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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WG55 XAT is a 2005 Kia Picanto in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2005 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 51,318 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG55 XAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Kia Picanto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WG55 XAT registered?

WG55 XAT is a 2005 Kia Picanto, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is WG55 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG55 XAT shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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